Music News with Rihanna and Sam Smith

RIHANNA’S GETTING READY FOR SUPERBOWL:  XXL is reporting Jay Z and Roc Nation are reportedly helping Rihanna organize her upcoming performance for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on February 12th.  Jay Z has served as the NFL’s live music entertainment strategist since 2019 and actually signed Rihanna to Def Jam in 2005.

SAM SMITH COZIES UP TO CHRISTIAN COWAN: Sam Smith was spotted getting cozy with NYC-based designer Christian Cowan.  Images published by the Daily Mail show the “Unholy” singer – who is in New York this week to perform on Saturday Night Live – walking arm-and-arm with the designer and giving him a kiss on the head.

SELENA GOMEZ REPORTEDLY DATING DREW TAGGART: Selena Gomez is reportedly dating The Chainsmokers’ Andrew “Drew” Taggart.  Sources told Us Weekly that the pair are “very casual and low key” and spend their time together going “bowling and to the movies.”  The insider added that “Selena can hardly keep her hands off of him.”